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I need a MA attorney that knows MA building codes 4 family long before MGL 148 26i, building inspector says use as 3 family or install sprinklers for a 4 – is he wrong? Fire escape to 2 apts condemned… read more

We replaced our single wide mobile home with a brand new one in Manila Utah , on our own property. We got approved by the planning and zoning committee, and from the building inspector. At no time did… read more

A waste line under the concrete slab of a condo unit sinks and about 20 feet of the waste line needs to be replaced. The unit owner's tile floor has to be torn up, the slab has to be broken open and t… read more

My neighbor took down old stair case that exits his 2nd floor, and rebuild a new one. The stair case ended 3 feet from my property line, this is way over the 20 feet set back limit by city building co… read more

Hello, We purchased a property a little more than a month ago. Went through a real estate broker and hired an inspector. At no point during the transaction have we been notified of the fact that the h… read more

I live in a three unit, 20 year old condominium in Chicago and for 20 years I have had terrible water problems in my lower level with every heavy rain. The building is constructed with split face bloc… read more

In NH. A new house is going in on a parcel that abuts my property. The lots was just bought and an existing trailer demolished. Excavation has begun today and the house looks like is much closer to my… read more

We live in Washington State. We have discovered two serious defects in the property which were not disclosed prior to our purchase of the home about a year ago. The first is a failing bulkhead; the se… read more

I live in Los Angeles County (City of Los Angeles).Six years ago, we had our lot surveyed and marked to establish the property line to draw up plans for a huge remodel.Towards the conclusion of the re… read more

I live in a 32 unit condo. A notice was under my door Tuesday stating that FIOS is being installed. I am an owner, and no one from the condo association asked anyone if they wanted it installed. Also,… read more

***PLEASE ONLY RESPOND IF YOU PRACTICE REAL ESTATE LAW IN MASSACHUSETTS*** I would like to know how difficult it is in the Commonwealth to convert a multi-family home from a rental unit building to a … read more

I just bought a new house in Milford,Pa. I want to move my barn shed from my old house to the new. I find out that Dingman township has zoning laws about barn sheds. My shed is 12x28 feet and this she… read more

I have a Certificate of Occupancy for my house which is over 5 years. Nothing has changed since it was issued. The County now says things were added during construction which did not comply with the p… read more

I recently had work done at my vacation home (recreational property) in Clackamas County, Oregon. I had a plumber replace the pipes (an upgrade) and install an energy efficient hot water system. He is… read more

I was contracted to rebuild a 40x60 wood frame, sheet metal building by a local buisness and was assured that they did not need a permit to due this reconstruction work, but they would supply permit i… read more

We have a house in Columbus, GA that we are currently renovating. This house has several storm drains and sewer lines under the driveway and through the yard. We extended the corner of the house by ab… read more

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The responses above are from individual Experts, not JustAnswer. The site and services are provided “as is”. To view the verified credential of an Expert, click on the “Verified” symbol in the Expert’s profile. This site is not for emergency questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service (last updated February 8, 2012).